1. America the Beautiful WebQuest
3rd grade
Mrs. Brancheau’s Class
SS3G1 The student will locate major topographical features.
a. Identify major rivers of the United States of America: Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, Hudson.
b. Identify major mountain ranges of the United States of America: Appalachian, Rocky.
c. Locate the Equator, Prime Meridian, and lines of latitude and longitude on a globe.

2. Map Features
Watch this video: Label the Equator, Prime Meridian, lines of longitude, and lines of latitude on your map.

3. Rivers
1. Watch this video to learn about the rivers: 2. Use what you learned to label your map.

4. Click here to learn the major mountain ranges:
Mountains
Click here to learn the major mountain ranges:
Use the site to label the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges on your map and their lengths.

5. Test your knowledge!
Are you an expert? Find out here: Study the map and play the game Test your knowledge of the Equator and Prime Meridian here:

6. Still have time???
Grab a “Still have time???” activity sheet and choose an activity below or do them all!
-Find activities in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (In the Appalachian Mountains) here
-Watch a Video about the Colorado River
-Visit Rocky Mountain National Park (In the Rocky Mountains) here: